New Releases by Barbara Mcmahon

Seven years ago, Penny Robinson fell in love with Nicholas Quinn—but life had other plans. Nicholas vanished when he discovered he had a daughter to care for, leaving Penny with a broken heart. Now, fate brings them back together. Nicholas needs Penny for a summer trip to California, caring for his teen daughter while he handles business. Three weeks under the sun, hiking the Sierra trails, and exploring San Francisco reignite a spark neither can ignore. But just when Penny thinks love might finally have a second chance, a twist of fate threatens to tear them apart again. Can they find the courage to trust and love once more?

A summer in Spain. Two adorable twins. One guarded billionaire. Patti loves her job traveling the world and caring for children on family vacations. Spending three weeks on the Mediterranean coast with two lively six-year-olds is exactly her kind of adventure. Their father? That’s another story. Xavier is devoted to his sons, but keeps his distance from anything resembling romance. Until Patti’s warmth, patience, and quiet strength begin to turn his carefully ordered world upside down. Sunlit days turn into heartfelt moments neither of them expected. But when the vacation ends, can what they found in Spain survive real life?

Zoe Blackstone has always wanted to be a mother—but a looming medical condition has placed a cruel deadline on her dreams. With time running out, she knows she needs a partner who’s willing to help her become a mom before it’s too late. She never expected that person to be her boss. Jedidiah Cal Callahan is grieving the loss of his last remaining family member. When Zoe confides in him about her ticking clock, he offers a solution: they’ll get married in secret and try for a baby together. No strings. No expectations. Just a practical arrangement between two adults. But as their secret marriage deepens into something more, their hearts get tangled in the most unexpected ways. And when it seems the dream of a baby might not come true after all, they discover that love—real, lasting love—was the true miracle they never saw coming.

8 Dynamic Heroes; 8 Amazing Women; 8 ways to discover love in San Francisco. From a bachelor who concocts a fabricated engagement to a man who is suddenly father to two-year-old twins, to a pretense that’s almost too absurd to maintain–all which take place in the gorgeous City by the Bay. Discover how the unexpected can turn into lasting love. Download your copies today!

Jordan Carhart has always been a fighter, but her determination to find the man who abandoned her and their son leads her down a path she never expected. Instead of finding closure, she stumbles upon Cade Everett, a wealthy rancher with the same name. Despite his initial offer of a job and assistance for her child, Jordan can't help but feel conflicted by her attraction to Cade. As they work together to provide for her son, their connection deepens into something neither of them saw coming. But just as their love begins to bloom, doubt creeps in and Jordan finds herself running away from what could be her forever happiness. Meanwhile, Cade is determined to prove that their love can conquer all obstacles. Will Jordan be able to trust in the possibility of a happy future?

Three years ago, Kylee's world shattered when her husband tragically died in a climbing accident. And yet, ironically, his final gift to her was an inn on the edge of a treacherous cliff, catering to thrill-seeking rock climbers. The constant presence of towering mountains and steep cliffs only serves as a painful reminder of her loss, but she soldiers on for the sake of their shared dream. When Shawn Walker arrives, a skilled climber seeking new challenges in these unforgiving cliffs, he’s intrigued with the pretty inn keeper. As he scales the rocky faces and pushes himself to the limit, he finds temporary refuge from the heartache of losing his own family three years prior. But it's not just the adrenaline rush that keeps him at the inn - it's the kind-hearted owner and her charming young son who have captured his attention. Despite knowing that their time together is limited, Shawn can't resist extending his stay for another week. He knows they can never become a couple, but he clings to the fleeting moments with them as long as he can. Will he be able to let go once his vacation is over, or will he risk everything for a chance at something more?

Confinement in this one-horse town, while my foot heals, is driving me crazy with boredom, which is why I volunteered to help Piper find her phantom parents. She never stops pestering me; go figure. It’s annoying, but kind of cute. It’s not like there’s a real possibility of us being together – we’re from totally different worlds and it’d never work. But on lonely nights, the idea of home and domestic bliss with Piper by my side is enough to make me dream.

Susannah Mercer worked tirelessly for years to reach her ultimate goal – becoming a doctor. Now that she’s finally living her dream, all that’s missing is romance. When the chief of staff pairs her with grumpy surgeon Greg Haversham for an important hospital event, she gets a bit overzealous with trying to look sophisticated. To Susannah's surprise, the cantankerous doctor offers to help her land a date. Then to her shock, Greg finds himself drawn to her–but only for an affair. He’s sworn off relationships forever. While he isn’t looking for something serious, she is. The only option – cut ties with him. That is until an unlikely turn of events changes Greg's heart forever.

Tanner: I hold the loan on her business. In exchange for not foreclosing, she helps me find the perfect society wife. Someone who will marry for status and wealth and children. Love not required. Sunny: This is the stupidest thing I ever heard of, marrying to get in with the right family. So what that he came from poverty—he’s now one of the richest men in San Francisco. He doesn’t need help finding a wife. Sean: It’s my fault my cousin Sunny’s helping Tanner—I talked her into it. Big mistake. Now Tanner’s more uptight than I’ve ever seen him. What’s up with these two? If you love lighthearted romances, you’ll love Finding A Wife for Tanner.

Army nurse Jenny Schofield’s super power has four legs, a wet tongue and all the love she needs when PTSD hits. Luckily, with the help of her service dog, Val, she’s gradually regaining some normalcy in her old home town. Routine is her friend—giant storms are not. When a major winter storm hits on Valentine’s Day Eve, the rock solid rescue dog she trusts with her life goes on a rescue mission of another kind—and brings back Tucker Mason, a cowboy with a past nearly as traumatic as Jenny’s. With too much snow for local road crews to handle, Tucker's stuck at Jenny’s place for two days. What do a twice-burned cowboy and a nurse with nightmares too horrific to share have in common? Not a thing, except a dog who seems to know that sometimes friendship can evolve into love. A storm brought them together, but a fearless dog seems intent on teaching them that sometimes friendship can evolve into love.

Noelle Simpson is devastated when her husband Trevor dies. He left her half the company he’d built with Lincoln Mathias. Now Noelle has to move to San Francisco and convince Linc that she can come up to speed and pull her weight as a full partner. All without thinking about her husband’s final suggestion–that she and Linc get married. Lincoln Mathias isn’t interested in having Noelle around trying to fill Trevor’s place. His partner had been instrumental in growing the company. Noelle had married the boss and stopped work years ago. Yet Trevor’s last wish was she become a full partner. Her lack of knowledge was enough to refuse, but the attraction Linc’s felt for her all these years will be almost impossible to deal with if she moves to San Francisco. They had once worked together, but neither expected the change that brought them back together. Can moving on provide a way to lasting love and happiness? If you like reunion stories, you’ll love Unanticipated Reunion. Get your copy today.

Shelly Alexander started a new life in Key West which she loves. When her former boss arrives unexpectedly and insists on spending time with her, she’s thrilled. Until the real reason he’s there is revealed. Embarrassed that she thought more was going on, she runs away too hurt to see him again. Beau Charlmers left the hectic society of New York buying a sail boat to sail around the world. While in the Caribbean he stops in Key West to see his former assistant. Getting to know her on a personal level is entirely different from the work relationship they had. Still, it should make it easier for her to agree to his newest plan. Only somewhere along the way everything changes. When Shelly refuses to see him again, he realizes what he really wants is Shelly. But to get her to fall in love now would take a Christmas miracle. Christmas is the time for family, friends and love. Shelly must overcome her hurt to find lasting love for Christmas. Get your copy today and enjoy the holidays!

Caroline’s life fell apart when she miscarried their baby. Returning to the Talmadge family home to recuperate, she desperately wants her husband to come after her, but he never makes the attempt. After several months, she regroups, moves on and sets out to rebuild her life. The only way Brandon knew how to deal with his grief was to throw himself into work. That hard work paid off. Now his software firm is set to double in size and income in the next few months. It’s time to wrap up things with his wife whom he hasn’t heard from in five years. He arrives at the Talmage family home at a crucial time—Caroline’s just discovered the depths of deception her recently deceased grandmother was capable of. Shocked at what she’s learned, she didn’t need the added complication Brandon's arrival brought. Five years apart is no small obstacle. Can they bridge the gap—or have both moved too far apart to ever recapture the love they once shared? If you like emotional reunion stories of star-crossed lovers, you’ll love Letters to Caroline. Buy Letters to Caroline today to escape to where love can find a way.

Tough homicide detective Jake Morgan was a bah, humbug kind of guy. Getting injured in the line of duty wasn’t the worst thing that could have happened to him–no, it was being assigned as the police department’s Christmas Cop while he recovers. He wasn’t one to bring any feel-good feelings with kids. He had no idea what kids wanted for Christmas. And he sure to goodness didn’t want to be paired with a pink-hair, do-gooder who looked more like a kid herself than a software engineer. When Shea O’Reilly is paired up with the man most likely to win the exact-opposite-of-Christmas-spirit award, she’s thrown. It’s her favorite holiday. And her best day would be to make a bunch of kids happy. How can she manage that with the disgruntled Mr. Scrooge she’ll be working with? Christmas for children? Or a holiday miracle of love? Buy your copy of The Christmas Cop today and may your very own Christmas be merry and bright!

Tragedy When her best friend is killed in a tragic home fire, Shannon takes on her daughter until family can be found. The ten-year old knows her and likes staying in the Inn that Shannon owns. If things had been different, Shannon would even try to keep Kayla until she grows up, but knows being with family is better. The Unknown Uncle When Shane Remington learns his sister and husband have died and he's the closest relative to his ten-year old niece, he immediately heads for Rocky Point, Maine, to assess the situation. He knows nothing about children nor traditional family life and had never even met his niece. As soon as possible he'll have her in a boarding school and resume his carefree bachelor life. God's Plan When Shannon learns of Shane's plans, she's horrified. The only other choice Shane gives is for Kayla to remain with Shannon. Until Kayla's grandfather shows up. Now Shane is looking at different alternatives. Are Shannon's prayers answered when Shane comes up with an outlandish idea?

Free At Last Wrongly convicted for a crime she didn't commit, Abby is free after years in prison. Her entire world had been shattered, can she pick up the pieces and begin again? Worst Nightmare A prosecutor's worst nightmare–winning the conviction of an innocent woman. How can he ever make amends? Retribution or forgiveness? Ethan does all he can to make up for ruining a young woman's life. Can it ever be enough? Will Abby seek revenge or let the past go and look only toward the future?

Deanna, an art student, has taken a job as a live-in nanny so she can pay her tuition, and she’s falling hard for her boss. His name is Jay Masters, and he’s the president of a security firm in addition to being a single father to two little girls. Deanna finds his love for his family very attractive, but he still can’t get over his dead wife. What’s more, Deanna doesn’t think anyone will ever want to marry her. She has her reasons… She tries to work out her feelings in her sketchbook, but one day before he leaves for a business trip, she and Jay share a passionate kiss!

Barrel Racer Susannah Davis loves the rodeo. She and her horse have done well in barrel racing this year and she has hopes to make it to the finals in Las Vegas. Yet it all may come to an end when she discovers drugs hidden in her truck. Is someone setting her up? Or merely using her truck as a means of transportation? All Around Cowboy Toby Palmer and his partner were high on the charts of this year’s rodeo events–until his partner is arrested accused of smuggling drugs. Toby knows that’s impossible and sets out to find who'is responsible to get his partner out of jail. Investigation The one person on the rodeo circuit Susannah can trust is Toby Palmer. Together they contact Jesse Knight of Knight Agency Investigations to help them discover who's using the rodeo as a part of a drug smuggling ring. What better cover than that of falling in love to fool others in thinking their time investigating is really personal. Can this charade become real?

Stacey is a nanny, and her new boss is handsome workaholic and company president Luis. As a single father, he’s hired her to look after his twin sons during their three-week trip to Spain, totally expecting her to be unable to handle the two six-year-old rascals because she’s so young. When it turns out she’s actually very good at her job, Luis finds himself becoming attracted to the bright and open-hearted Stacey despite his tormented past.

Last chance Molly Forrester's never held a job longer than six months. Now it's do or die time. If she can't find something she's good at, she'll have to admit defeat and return to her father's household and end up marrying some man more interested in her father's bank account than his only daughter. This time she has to make it work! Yet a cook and housekeeper at a cattle ranch? Even she begins to doubt she can stay the course. Still—she's the seventh in six months. And it's her last chance. Cynical and contemptuous When his fiancée proves to be a gold-digging cheat, Josh Hart sends her packing and refuses to see any other woman in a different light. He'll leave romance to others. Falling for another woman is the last thing he'll do in this lifetime. He has a ranch to run. Unfortunately his long-time housekeeper left at the same time and over the last year six different women have quit or been fired. But to keep the cowboys on the ranch working, he needs a good cook—and soon. Nothing about Molly Forrester convinces him she's the right one, but he has no other alternatives at the moment. She can stay—but just until he finds a woman of fifty who can cook and clean and stay out of his way. At least that's the plan at the start.

Stranded on an exotic island in the south Pacific, Mary-Kate is enchanted with the island, the people she meets and their slower way of life. Too bad she isn’t as enchanted with the island’s stern owner. Her attempts to leave are constantly delayed. Then just when she’s about to change her mind about wanting to leave, the way is clear. Now what’s a woman to do–leave the man she’s fallen for behind, or stay where she’s not wanted?

Years ago Kassie Montgomery fled her home when attempts were made on her life. Now P.I. Jake Lancaster has found her hiding place and vows to take her back to the family she doesn't trust. When danger comes to them, Kassie has nowhere else to turn. Can she trust Jake to keep her safe while she attempts to discover who's trying to kill her and end the threat once and for all?

Prolific bestselling author Barbara McMahon has won almost every major award in romance, and it's easy to see why: her stories are heartwarming and emotional journeys that make you remember what it's like to fall in love. In I'LL TAKE FOREVER, When Jenny Warwick is asked to provide cover for a DEA agent so he can infiltrate the small town where she lives, she reluctantly agrees, unable to believe any of her neighbors would be involved with drugs. Before long everyone in town thinks there’s a romance blooming between her and the new man in town. Kyle is not looking for romance, especially the forever kind. Yet he plays the devoted suitor so well, only Jenny knows it’s part of Kyle’s cover. Or is it?

Once they were blissfully married… For ten years Heather Jackson has tried to forget she was once a loving young wife. She had to make an impossible decision between her family or her husband—it was her marriage she was forced to sacrifice. Then they were unhappily divorced… But now Heather's ex-husband is back. She can see that Hunter is still hurting—he doesn't understand why Heather walked out on their marriage. Even when she confesses the truth, it seems too much has happened for a reconciliation. But Heather can see the attraction is still there—and, deep down, so is the love.

Seeing that unmistakably blue line staring up at her from a pregnancy test should have been the happiest day of Amber Woodworth's life. But it was also the same day she discovered she was a widow…. Now Amber is making a new life for herself, as an independent, single mom-to-be. Her new neighbor, Adam Carruthers, is a sexy fireman who's devoted his life to rescuing people. Amber's determined not to get involved again—especially with a man who puts his life on the line—every day….

The ordinary girl… Laura has been absolutely swept off her feet by a gorgeous new man—she's never been made to feel so special! And the sheikh! But as they become closer, Talique is torn. Laura doesn't know his real name, the past that drives him, even that he's a sheikh! All she knows is the perfect world he's created for her. And just as his secret plan is about to be revealed, he realizes his intentions have changed: he wants Laura as his bride!

HER BOSS DEMANDED MARRIAGE! Pregnant Molly Larkin thought Sheik Kaliq bin Shalik would graciously accept her resignation, but instead he proposed a marriage of convenience. Seemed her powerful boss needed an American bride to stay in the country and, thanks to opening her heart to the wrong man, Molly needed a name for her unborn child. Still, Molly never expected that the man she'd secretly loved from afar would now look into her eyes as if they held the most precious secret. Nonetheless the fantasy would end in a few months. Unless Molly could turn their green-card arrangement into a true-blue marriage…?

When Kalli Bonotelli inherits a ranch in Wyoming, she immediately leaves Boston for the west and a new life. She's spent summers in Wyoming as a teenager and always dreamed of running the ranch. However, she hasn't a clue how to start. When neighbor Trace Longford offers to buy her out, she turns the offer into a chance to learn what she can about operating a profitable cattle ranch. Only Trace doesn't believe she can stay the course--or learn enough to run the place. Despite their differences, one thing they have in common--an unexpected intense attraction to each other.